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Just as an FYI, I had tyre rub on my previous project, and it was due to the inner tie rod having been replaced and the OE lock washers weren't used:

..but seriously, a little thirstier then i'd like it to be - my wife's work is less than 5km from home, so it wasn't the greatest. About 13L/100km daily usage, goes down to 10L/100km on open road with my driving - and it handles like a really heavy sports car. I love it.

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Hey guys, my family are moving overseas this weekend and I urgently need to sell our family car. So come view the car and give me an offer. 2006 BMW X3 2.5 4WD Very comfortable car for the family, unfortunately we're having to sell due to moving overseas. - 2.5 litre M54B25 engine - Automatic transmission - M-Sport package: 18" wheels, body kit, cloth sports seats, steering wheel - Good tyres: Toyo T1S front, Dunlop SP Sport 01 rear - Tinted rear windows - HID headlights - Rear cargo cover and net - Brand new battery - Serviced regularly - Fresh WOF - Very stable on the road - Only one NZ owner since car was imported in 2014 Cons: It was a faithful family car, therefore it has some scars: front bumper has some clearcoat flake, there is a gouge on the right hand side of the front bumper from a 'kiss' during a parking debacle. Otherwise it's the usual 15-year-old car standard: a couple unavoidable supermarket dings on the doors and light scratches on the paint which will probably come out with a cut and polish. Advertised price is $6000 but taking offers - needs this gone by Saturday evening, 29th of May.

Metal gear for transfer case motor. Purchased to replace the worn plastic gear in my X3, however having flipped the plastic gear "temporarily" it resolved the issues and I haven't had a chance to pull it out again to replace with the metal gear. If you're planning on keeping your car long-term, then this is a good replacement. I paid $105 for this including shipping. Yours for $60. Suits: BMW X3 2004-2010 BMW X5 2003-2013 BMW X6 2008-2014 Pickup Te Atatu South, or can arrange shipping at your cost.

Well.. Trickle charge didn't achieve much, so I chucked in a new battery and no issues since. Cheers for the advice @jon dee

I spotted this on facebook, and holy crap i can't stop looking at it

@jon dee sent my wife to get a Wof for the x3 and asked them to test the battery - they show that the battery is still pretty good but they suggest charging it as well. I'll get my hands on a proper trickle charger and give it a go.

That's exactly what i'm thinking @jon dee - would be keen to get confirmation from someone who experienced this before, or like you said, knows more about BMW electronics then myself 😅 I hate replacing parts by guessing...

Hi, As it always seems to be, the moment I start thinking about selling a car it begins to play up. My wife's 2006 X3 E83 2.5 (M54) battery has started to become weak, as witnesses by slow occasional slow cranking. Yesterday I drove the car to the refuse centre (not to dispose of it, just yet 😅) and when I jumped back in the car it was cranking fine but wouldn't start. I tried locking/unlocking the car, getting in and out, with no success. Even though cranking was still strong, I put a jumper pack on it and the car started straight away. I trickle charged the battery overnight, and car start great this morning, so I drove it down the road to the bakery. 3 minutes later the car is cranking again, but no start. Connected the jump starter and it fired up straight away. Is this a symptom of a weak battery? The little inspection window shows 'green', but I'm making the assumption the battery just doesn't have many CCAs left in it. Any thoughts?

@Mad_Max first in first serve Sorry @agent75

Sold.

Used these during study at Unitec. Haven't been opened in a looooooong time. They are slightly worn, but good source of info if you really want to get your theory down. Free to a good home Pickup Te Atatu South or can ship at your expense.

Selling as moving overseas. To suit M42 or M44 engine in your E36. The seal has been opened, but the rubber parts have never left the package. $30. Pickup Te Atatu South, or can ship at buyers expense.